Discusses a student project which is intended to teach undergraduates concepts and techniques of nuclear physics, experimental methods used in particle detection, and provide experience in a functioning research environment. Included are detailed procedures for carrying out the project. (CC)

Presents some examples of using college, university, industrial, and governmental raw data to conduct physics classroom experiments and activities. Indicates that the approach has the advantages of making the student work publishable and of motivating the student to improve the quality of lab reports. (CC)

Discusses some experimental units which are prepared at the Center for History of Physics of the American Institute of Physics and intended to serve in class and science programs to enhance public understanding of science. The materials can serve to portray the scientists as people with human concerns and motivations. (CC)

Discusses fundamentals of rainbow formation, including the reflection and dispersion theories underlying primary, secondary and high-order bows. Included is a series of further analytical problems. (CC)

suggests a preliminary model for evaluating teaching procedures, involving cost effectiveness, teaching formats, and significant variables in teaching. Included is a summary of suggested patterns for physics teachings. (CC)

Discusses an experiment on friction to illustrate the "law" governing the relationship of the friction force to the volocity of air track cars. (CC)

Describes the philosophy of anti-science as resulting from men's technological achievements and its associated boredom in relation to job and life styles. Suggests that more attention be paid to students in science education and more efforts be made with respect to the improvement of the public's understanding of science. (CC)

Presents selected environmental references with comparatively detailed descriptions for the purpose of helping high school and college physics teachers in selecting materials for their course. The topics include thermal pollution, space heating and cooling, atmospheric temperature distribution, radiation balance of the earth, sound and noises, and…

Discusses the characteristics of the Physics Activities Center established by the Kansas State University Department of Physics with the purpose of providing students the opportunities to "do their own thing". Included is a summary of its practical applications and a description of student reactions. (CC)